If you

If you choose to stay when everyone leaves Look blindly on my imperfections Never judge my words or thoughts Then you my friend, Are a true companion If you defend me in my times of need Risk your life to save my own Encourage my ideas to make them reality Wear a genuine smile whenever I speak Then you my friend, Are like my mother If you talk to me behind closed curtains Think regularly about my lack of splendor Judge everything I say or believe Avoid me in my times of trouble Then you my friend, Are a real human being If you think only of yourself Trust no one including me Wear a deceitful smile Then you my friend Are smarter then you look

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I love your style, i.e. how you don't weaken the statement you're making by hiding behind vague metaphors. You have something to say, you come out and say it, and make the process enjoyable. I'm officially a fan =)